Senior CDP — Grill & Pasta Chef, Locale Italian, Southbank
Locale Italian, County Hall, 3B Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 7GP
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per year (£16.50 – £17 per hour, paid hourly, 45 hours per week)
About Locale Italian
Locale is an independent Italian restaurant, cocktail bar and terrace at County Hall — hand‑made pasta, stone‑baked pizzas, seasonal fish and meat, fresh salads and authentic Italian ingredients, all served in a setting that runs from relaxed lunch to proper occasion. There's a separate cocktail bar, a private event space, and an outdoor terrace that's one of the best‑positioned in London — right across from the Eye. Front of house team of x15 hospitality professionals, and you'd be joining a kitchen brigade of x5. It's an owner‑led business, hands‑on and proud of its independence, with a team that's been given the room to lead the kitchen and make it their own.
The Section
You will lead the grill and pasta section — classic Italian pasta made properly, seasonal fish and meat, fresh salads, all built on authentic Italian produce. Pizza experience is a genuine bonus if you have it, but it's not required — this role is about your grill and pasta craft first.
Hours
Open seven days, 11am to 10pm. The role will be full time, 45 hours per week.
The Opportunity
£38,000 – £40,000 per year (£16.50 – £17 per hour), paid hourly on a 45-hour rota. You'll need to be an experienced chef with strong Italian cuisine behind you, comfortable running a section with real kitchen leadership, and a good communicator who works well with the team and takes support from above to keep developing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the grill and pasta section, ensuring all dishes are prepared to authentic Italian quality standards.
- Manage workflow during busy passes, coordinating with brigade members.
- Communicate clearly with front‑of‑house and kitchen staff to maintain service excellence.
- Support and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive working environment.
Qualifications
- Strong grill experience and proven pasta-making skills in an Italian culinary setting.
- Experience running a kitchen section with leadership responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work a full-time 45‑hour week, including nights and weekends.
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